2002 to 2006 Labor Force Summary for Braxton County, West Virginia

Written by Matt

Wednesday, 30 January 2008

The Social assistance industry experienced most substantial job loss, losing 36 jobs during the period. The employment lost in Social assistance makes up 5.5% percent of the total employment decline in Braxton County, West Virginia. Top Declining Industries: 1. Social assistance (36 jobs lost) 2. Executive, legislative and general government (25 jobs lost) 3. Utilities (21 jobs lost) 4. Building material and garden supply stores (15 jobs lost) 5. Truck transportation (14 jobs lost) Of the industries (3-digit NAICS) in the area, the Justice, public order, and safety activities industry has brought the most jobs with a total of 95 jobs added during the time period. These new jobs in Justice, public order, and safety activities makes up 14.8% percent of the total number of new jobs in Braxton County, West Virginia. Top Growing Industries: 1. Justice, public order, and safety activities (95 new jobs) 2. Professional and technical services (33 new jobs) 3. Ambulatory health care services (25 new jobs) 4. Clothing and clothing accessories stores (24 new jobs) 5. Motor vehicle and parts dealers (20 new jobs) Given the 82 industries with industry data reported by the BLS in each year, 31 had stable employment, 24 reported job growth in the duration of the last five years, and 27 industries reported a drop in employment.In Braxton County, West Virginia, the total number of workers for all sectors has increased by 5.7%, or 224 jobs, total from 2002 to 2006.

 

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